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The Certificate, Personal Fitness Trainer- 36 semester hours
The Personal Fitness Trainer Certificate will require about one calendar year of full time study.
The Associate of Applied Science Degree, Concentration in Personal Fitness Trainer-60 semester hours
The Personal Fitness Trainer Associate of Applied Science Degree will require about two years of full time study.
You will learn how to develop fitness programs specific for your cliental. Some of the key courses taught in both programs include:
Human Anatomy & Physiology
Exercise Science
Fitness & Exercise Testing
Theory of Exercise Program Design & Instruction
Group Exercise Instruction
Fitness Event Planning & Promotion
Fitness Industry Operations & Technology
You could work at a traditional facility such as the YMCA, a national corporate gym, or corporations that offer health and wellness programs. You could also work for smaller locally owned gyms, or begin a business for yourself. Other options include and are not limited to commercial and nonprofit health clubs, country clubs, resorts, sports therapy clinics, fitness camps, and hospital wellness programs.
National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM)
NASM a top tier nationally accredited personal training certification. This certification is built around the Optimum Performance Training™ (OPT™) model, it is the first program founded on scientific, evidence-based research.
Occupational profiles indicate a 22% growth for Fitness Trainers and Aerobics Instructors by the year 2022 in the Alamo Region. Estimated average hourly wage is *$19.25 in the Alamo Region. (Source: SOCRATES-Occupational Profiles-Alamo Region) *Note: Variations should be expected.
The following titles are examples of careers associated with this program but not limited to:
Joe also teaches in the Kinesiology Department, and has been involved in helping to support our students succeed. He aims to ensure all students develop the skills necessary to become successful within their chosen field.
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